Full job descriptionOptalis is the adult social care delivery partner on behalf of Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council. Optalis is owned and funded by the 2 Councils. Optalis is not a private provider or an employment agency.


Activity Support Organiser – Community Lives Day Services Wokingham & Woodley
Hours 08.30 – 4.30pm £24,791.39 FTE £12.85 per hour


Our day services offer specialist support, a safe and friendly environment with experienced staff, dedicated to supporting people to achieve their personal goals.


We have opportunities at the following locations -
*Matthewsgreen, Wokingham (Part time Mon, Tues and Wed weekly)
*Acorn Centre, Wokingham (Full time 37 hours)
*Woodford Park, Woodley (Full time 37 hours)


Our day support offers stimulating activities where people can develop skills, find companionship and improve their well-being


The services provide plenty of opportunities to mix with other people, visit different places and learn new things. With our services designed to meet different needs and interests every day of the week. The focus is on helping the people we support meet their personal goals through person-centred support.


The teams help with all support needs, from medication to personal care or emotional support, so that everyone feels safe and comfortable.


We take time to understand what matters to each person, so they feel known, valued and supported throughout the day.


The services provide day support, offering one-to-one and group activities at a pace that suits, and tailored to people’s interests and abilities, including:
*Cognitive stimulation therapy
*Quizzes and crosswords
*Gardening
*Arts and crafts
*Keep fit and seated exercise
*Singing for pleasure
*Reminiscence/life history
*Table games, cards and bingo
*Themed activity days
*Cookery
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Choices - choosing how the people we support spend their time. Join group activities, try something new or enjoy quiet time - understanding that individuals needs and energy can change, and we will adapt with them.


The posts involve supporting individuals to access local learning and leisure facilities using our vehicles and therefore you will need to be a full UK driving licence holder and over 25 years of age to comply with our insurance.


Working for Optalis you will also receive a range of benefits, including:
*A Perkbox rewards package offering discounts on cinema, shopping, health, travel and insurance
*25 days annual leave (pro rata) rising annually to a maximum of 30 days with 8 bank holidays, and an extra day off for your birthday
*An additional health and wellbeing day
*A comprehensive paid training and development programme
*Excellent career progression opportunities and support
*As a valued and integral member of the team you will have a voice in the service and forums to be heard and make a difference
*STAR awards – a reward scheme which recognises staff who have gone the extra mile
*A generous pension scheme
Optalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and customers. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check and will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
We anticipate this being a popular role and therefore reserve the right to close early should there be a large volume of applications. We would therefore advise not to wait until the closing date to submit your interest.
This role isexempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The DBS clearance level required is Enhanced with Adult Barred list.